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His efforts paid off eventually. Fighting the urge to sag in relief, Caracal made sure to help clear Ava’s mouth of water, then gently rolled her to face away from him so he could thump her back. When her breathing began to regulate, he finally let himself sink backward into the dry sand, every limb quivering.

Just keep breathing, Ava, he murmured. Just keep breathing.

It was a lot easier said than done, not just in this moment, but in this life. Hidden behind the curve of his daughter’s shivering back, Caracal wept as quietly as he could.